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Information: MCCD # (815) 338-6223

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MorelYellow Common Name:
Yellow Morel
 
 
Scientific Name: Morchella esculenta

 

Habitat/Season: Single to Many in Burned Areas or Old Apple Orchards, also assocated with Dead Elms & Beech-Maple Woodlands / Late April-Early June

 

Comment: Cap Size: 1 5/8 - 2" a.k.a. Honeycomb Morel This species of morel can get as tall as 12" and as thick as 6" late in the season.